Chris Gorse MCIOB, professor of construction management and engineering at Loughborough University, talks to CM about CIOB’s Sustainability Advisory Panel.
What is the role of the sustainability panel?
Under its charter, CIOB has a responsibility to promote science and practice. Through the CIOB network and advisory panel we draw on the latest knowledge to ensure we can provide expert advice on sustainability. Our primary role is to prioritise sustainability in the built environment, advancing the science and sustainable practice at all levels – global, national and regional.
What are you currently working on?
The group is working on many projects, responding to queries, producing outputs and influencing changes in standards and regulations. We will be producing technical information sheets and facilitating CPD events.
We’ve just published a research paper – Harnessing Scotland’s Social Housing Expertise – led by CIOB policy and public affairs officer Jocelyne Fleming. Chris Gorse, Bianca Drotleff and other CIOB expert members also recently produced the CIOB Guide to Sustainability in the Built Environment.
How do you keep up with latest thinking on climate change?
As a group, we’re abreast of practice-based intelligence. The science of sustainability is rapidly developing, and so is our extended network; we are constantly reaching out and encouraging interested parties to engage with us.
The panel’s work extends across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
